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On the May 30 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, Genevieve Randall and Penelope Morrow have lively conversations about: the 70th Annual National Willa Cather Center Spring Conference (1:35); this year's Calibraska events (8:50); the 1st Annual Steampunk Fest in Plattsmouth (23:38) and the Second Sunday Polka Series at The 1206 (32:00). Gen jams with Jim Harvey of the Lincoln Ukulele Group (51:45) and then plays songs by Cabela and Schmitt (43:59) and Peter Lainson (48:08). Also, poetry from Tyler Michael Jacobs (19:37) and KVNO files a report about Omaha Symphony concerts this weekend (40:41).

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, we learn about about two new exhibits at the West Nebraska Arts Center, and get a preview of this year's Jazz in June.

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, the Great Plains Theatre Commons announces their 2025 new play festival playwrights, and Penelope Morrow learns about Film Streams on the Green... a new outdoor movie series in Omaha.

On the May 16 Friday LIVE from Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: Minden Opera House's "Cheers to 25 Years (1:33);" Lauren Olson's art at Meadowlark Gallery in Grant (8:58); Carnegie Arts Center “32nd Anniversary Show" in Alliance (11:07); Salt Creek Song Festival (16:04); Civil War at Fort Hartsuff (26:56); Grand Island Music Series presents Flamenco Omaha! (40:11) and "Music on the Bricks 11" in North Platte (41:49). Also, poetry from Tyler Michael Jacobs (36:27) and Omaha Parks & Recreation Director Matthew Kalcevich talks about the stronger integration between parks and public art in Omaha (46:51).

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, Kimberly Reyes has a new book of poetry. Reyes tells us about it and reads a poem.

On the May 9 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: the season finale for Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (1:37); "Cinderella" at the Lincoln Community Playhouse (18:18); the next concert for the Kearney Concert Association (25:10); exhibitions at The LUX Center for the Arts (32:06); “Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy" in Kearney (41:56); "The Secret Adversary" at Yorkshire Playhouse (48:27); and a preview of this year's Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival (54:42). Also, poetry from Tyler Michael Jacobs (12:31) and a look at the Omaha Community Playhouse production "American Mariachi." (1:04:02)

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, an art roundup featuring exhibitions from WNAC in Scottsbluff, Gallery 9 in Lincoln and Ming Toy Gallery in Omaha.

On the May 2 Friday LIVE from MONA in Kearney, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: MONA's opening weekend celebration (4:00); The Japanese Hall in Scottsbluff with Vicki Schaepler (16:59); the Kearney Symphony Orchestra concert with Alison Gaines (21:41); and the Wildflower Gallery (51:02). Plus: poetry from Rick Brown and student Laura Gregory (33:29); and live music performances by The Cowsills (not available on the podcast due to rights issues), The Shockitanosn(11:59 and 29:04) and The Frahm-Lewis Trio (42:41. 54:43, and (1:01:43) .

On the May 2 Friday LIVE from MONA in Kearney, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: MONA's opening weekend celebration (4:00); The Japanese Hall in Scottsbluff with Vicki Schaepler (13:50); the Kearney Symphony Orchestra concert with Alison Gaines (18:32); and the Wildflower Gallery (47:53). Plus: poetry from Rick Brown and student Laura Gregory (30:20); and live music performances by The Cowsills (not available on the podcast due to rights issues), The Shockitanos (11:59, conversation only, and 26:01) and The Frahm-Lewis Trio (39:32. 51:34, and (58:35) .

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, Paul Cowsill tells us about The Cowsills performance in Kearney and Paul Robinson tells us about the Lincoln Choral Artists concert.

On the April 25 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: the next concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra (1:45); Nebraska Repertory Theatre's production of "Urinetown: the Musical (20:32);" Neihardt Spring Conference (26:30); Jessica Korgie's new book (36:30); and WanderNebraska Adventures (50:07). Also, the poetry of Ted Kooser read by Stephen Buhler (13:36), a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher (45:08) and a preview of Opera Omaha's next production (58:33).

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, a discussion with artist Norman Akers and preview of the new season of "Jam" and.

On the April 18 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: “Native Wars/New Perspectives” at WallSpace-LNK (1:35); the new book by Ross Benes (12:44); Old West Days & Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Valentine (25:09); OmniArts Nebraska's presentation of "God of Carnage (38:18)." Also, the poetry of Ted Kooser read by Stephen Buhler (33:26), a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher (46:19) and a preview of the Omaha Community Playhouse production of "Jimmy Buffet's Escape to Margaritaville (51:48)."

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, a preview of the next Plains Writers Series with the poetry of Iliana Rosabal-Pérez.

On the April 11 Friday LIVE at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations about: the new film about artist Georgia O'Keeffe by Ellen and Paul Wagner (1:36); the grand re-opening of the Bone Creek Museum of Agrarian Art in David City (15:46); Tesla String Quartet's Arts for the Soul concert in Lincoln (28:03); Olde Glory Theatre's Moors & McCumber concert (37:53); and Beatrice Community Theatre's production of "Veronica's Room (48:43)." Also, the poetry of Ted Kooser read by Stephen Buhler (23:03), a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher (10:42) and a preview of a concert by The Intergeneration Orchestra of Omaha (55:33).

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, The Axtell Oratorio Society's production of Handel's "Messiah" and the Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music Hermitage Piano Trio concert.

On the April 4 Friday LIVE at 10 a.m. CT from the Ron Hull Studio at Nebraska Public Media, host Genevieve Randall has lively conversations and live performances from: The Wildwoods; poet Chaun Ballard; Madeline Reddel; and Brad Colerick.

This week on the Friday Live EXTRA, a look at this year's Nebraska Grown Art Festival in Ord and a conversation with artist Brook Taylor about his one-man exhibition.

On the March 28 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: a screening of "Tremors" at The Ross, featuring film producer Gale Anne Hurd: the new novel "The Antidote" by Pulitzer Prize for Fiction finalist and MacArthur Foundation Genius Grant recipient Karen Russell; "An Evening with Larry Gatlin" at the Merryman Performing Arts Center; Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra's "Star Wars: Return of the Maestro" at the Lied Center for Performing Arts; and Anastasis Theatre Company's production of "By a Thread." Also, poetry from Karla Hernandez Torrijos.

This week on the Friday Live Extra, a preview of Bluebarn's production of "The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me."

This week on the March 21 Friday LIVE, Andy Hermann (in for Genevieve Randall) and guests have lively conversations about: Dundee Theatre's 100 year celebration in Omaha; David von Behren's organ concert in Lincoln; "Fabrics of Africa: Weaving Culture and Community" exhibition in Omaha curated by Suzanne Gunn; Steve Langan at the Plains Writers Series in Wayne; and Lincoln Community Playhouse's production of "Waitress." Also, poetry from Karla Hernandez Torrijos, Mike Tobias talks to "What if...Nebraska" composer Winston Schneider and a look at the exhibition "Saints Above & Sinners Below" in Omaha.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, Tosca Lee tells us about more "One Book, One Nebraska" events.

This week on the March 14 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: comedian Darrell Hammond in Norfolk; singer/songwriter Darrell Scott in Hastings; "Paint Your Wagon" in Minden; Omaha Symphony's "Celtic Journey;" "The Space Between" exhibition by Josephine Langbehn; and Angels Theatre Company's production of "Eminent Domain." Also, poetry from Karla Hernandez Torrijos and a look at juried student art exhibtion at UNO.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, Cirque Mechanics at Wayne State College and "Sense & Sensibility" at Little Red Hen Theatre in Wakefield.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, Alison Gaines from the Kearney Symphony Orchestra is completing a conductor exchange with Dr. Michael Griffith for KSO's March 11th concert. They tell us about it. Also, comedian Dustin Nickerson tells us about his show in North Platte.

This week on the March 7 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Gage County Classic Film Festival; Stacey Waite's new collection of poetry and event; Flatwater Jazz Orchestra in Kearney; Constellation 14: Lincoln's Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention; and "Beetlejuice the Musical" at the Lied Center. Also, Steve Buhler reads the poetry of Ted Kooser, Arthur Jones looks at the Omaha music scene and a preview of the Omaha Film Festival.

This week on the Feb. 28 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Angels Theatre Company and Larksong's related events in Lincoln; Nia Karmann's photography show at Bethany Christian Church in Lincoln; a Statehood Day Celebration in Lincoln; and "Birds of the Midwest" in North Platte. Also, Steve Buhler reads the poetry of Ted Kooser and a profile of artist Dar VandeVoort. And, previews of: the Milligan Czech Brass Band in Friend; the Wayne State College Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble concert; and Karl Kobeck and Shelly Armstrong's recital in Wayne.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast a look at: the next Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music concert; Lincoln Choral Artists concert; Nebraska Jazz Orchestra concert; First Friday Jazz concert; and a First Friday concert at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln.

This week on the Feb. 21 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Nebraska Rep's new production; violinist Sandy Cameron performance with the Czech National Symphony; events at the Merryman Center in Kearney; pianist/composer Philip Daniel's tour; and the exhibition "Remembering Susan T. Wood: International Reflections.” Also, Steve Buhler reads the poetry of Ted Kooser and a look at a new production in Omaha.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of Dan Rodriguez's concert in Hastings and an art exhibition by Ann Martin in Hastings.

This week on the Feb. 14 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: "Fiddler on the Roof" at the Lincoln Community Playhouse; poetry at The Lion in Lincoln; and "Dear Great Plains" at the Great Plains Art Gallery in Lincoln. Also, live performances by: Kaylyn Sahs, who'll be performing in Ord; Star City Chorus; and Concordia University Chamber Choir.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of the Winter Lecture Series and the next Sandhills Symphony concert in North Platte.

This week on the Feb. 7 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: conductor JoAnn Falletta's new gig in Omaha; "Moulin Rouge" at the Lied Center; singer/songwriter Alex Williams' shows in Nebraska; Nebraska Chamber Players concerts; Ailey II at Wayne State College; and a new exhibition at Sheldon Musuem of Art. Also, a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher and a look at art exhibitions at UNO.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of a fashion talk in David City, art exhibitions in Scottsbluff and a First Friday event in Norfolk.

This week on the Jan. 31 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Omaha Invades Music Festival at The Zoo Bar; “Thrift Style” exhibit and Omaha Street Percussion in Red Cloud; Rangbrook Ensemble performances in Lincoln and Omaha; a new production at Bluebarn in Omaha; and the Omaha Symphony's return to the Joslyn Art Museum's Witherspoon Hall. Also, poetry from Julie S. Paschold and a Ross film review by Kwakiutl Dreher.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of theatre productions in Seward and York.

This week on the Jan. 24 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Gary Hochman's new film "Deadly Deception at Sobibor" in Omaha and Lincoln; two concerts by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra this weekend; "California Clay," a new exhibition at Hastings College; concerts in Seward and Central City by La Dolce Vita Duo; and a performance by the Homestead Harmonizers in Friend. Also, poetry from Julie S. Paschold, a writer's event in Fremont and a look at a concert with Alexander Payne and the Omaha Symphony.

Dan Whitney tells us about Larry The Cable Guy's Nebraska road trip and more, in this extended version of the interview Genevieve Randall.

This week on the Jan. 17 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: Larry The Cable Guy's Nebraska road trip; "Rent" at the Lied Center; the 2025 One Book One Nebraska book; Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal's contest win; and Alternative Publishing Omaha Zine Fair. Also, poetry from Jerry Bockoven and a look at another arts event in Omaha.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, previews of Wayne State College's Festival of Honor Bands and an exhibition by visiting artist Terry Ratzlaff. Plus, a look at a Nebraska Public Media event.

This week on the Jan. 10 Friday LIVE, Genevieve Randall and guests have lively conversations about: new Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers; a talk at the Anne Bemis Palmer Museum in York; Fabulous Friday in Kearney; Wallspace-LNK's new exhibition; guitarist Peter Bouffard's gigs in Lincoln and Grand Island; new films at The Ross; and The Lion brings more poetry to Lincoln. Also, poetry from Julie S. Paschold and a look at what's happening at the Shelterbelt Theatre in Omaha.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a preview of "Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny" at the Lied Center.

On this week's Friday LIVE Extra podcast, a conversation with filmmaker Randy J. Goodwin about his career and big plans for his Omaha based production company.